Finding the Third Proportional to 61,480 and 134,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,480 and 134,096 is: 292,481.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,480 : 134,096 = 134,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,480/134,096 = 134,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,480x = 134,096 × 134,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,480x = 17,981,737,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,981,737,216/61,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,481.09
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